Below Deck: 8 Chief Stews Who Will Never Return To The Franchise – Screen Rant

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Below Deck has featured many Chief Stews since 2013, some of whom wont be part of the reality TV drama again. Like Bosuns and Captains, Chief Stews are an important part of any yacht. They manage the team of Stews and ensure the charter guests are satisfied during their stay. Over the last 11 years, many Chief Stews have appeared on Below Deck and showcased their unique management style. Some of them have failed at their jobs, while others have left a mark on the audience, leaving the show as memorable characters.

Kate Chastain is the most notable Chief Stew from Below Deck. She was part of numerous seasons and worked exceptionally well every time she returned. She maintained a great relationship with her crew and Captain Lee Rosbach, setting an example of what being a good Chief Stew is about. Like Kate, Katie Flood, Daisy Kelliher, Aesha Scott, Hannah Ferrier, Christine Bugsy Drake, Heather Chase, Natasha Webb, and a few others were also amazing as Chief Stews in their respective seasons. Unfortunately, despite popular demand, some of them will never return to Below Deck.

Natasha Webb wants nothing to do with Below Deck Mediterranean. The former Chief Stew was a great crew member on Captain Sandy Yawns yacht. She handled her role perfectly and didnt let any issue stop her from fulfilling her duties. The last time Natasha appeared on Below Deck Med, she had a controversial relationship with Chef Dave White. The whole thing left such a bad taste in her mouth that she decided to skip the reunion, and later, she revealed she wouldnt return. Natasha has moved on with her musician boyfriend, Max Landry, since.

Francesca Rubi was another exceptional Chief Stew on Below Deck. She was an irreplaceable part of Captain Lees yacht and deserved to return to season 9. Instead, Francesca ditched the show and will likely never return. Captain Lee weighed in on why the former Chief Stew wouldnt return to the series. According to Monsters And Critics, he confirmed that Bravo didnt ask her to come back. Since her reality TV gig, Francesca has moved on to a new career as a pilates instructor. She seems happy with her new life.

Adrienne Gang also left Below Deck after the very first season. Her reason for leaving the show was more about how Below Deck evolved over the years. Initially, Adrienne was unhappy that Bravo didnt call her back for season 2. However, when she discovered that the show had become more dramatic and less genuine, she was happy she wasn't asked back. Adrienne said (via Cheatsheet),

but now, if this is what Bravo wants? Im okay with it.

The former Chief Stew will likely never return to the Below Deck again because she doesnt like what it has become.

Heather Chase from Below Deck season 9 will also never return to the franchise again because of what transpired during her last time on the show. Heather was involved in a major feud with her co-star, Rayna Lindsey, which started when she used a racial slur while singing. One thing led to another, and the whole thing blew up, leading Heather to leave after finishing the season. In 2023, Heather revealed that she had retired from the yachting business, so returning to the show would mean coming out of retirement.

Viewers have grown so accustomed to seeing Daisy Kelliher on Below Deck Sailing Yacht that theyve forgotten that season 1 featured Jenna MacGillivray as the Chief Stew. Jenna was part of Captain Glenn Shephards original crew and did her job well. However, Bravo never called her back, and it doesnt look like shed ever return to the series again. According to Monsters And Critics, a producer shared that Jennas romance with Chef Adam Glick was a big reason the network didnt consider her for season 2.

Faye Clarke from Below Deck Adventure may never return to the series since the spin-off show will likely never get a season 2. In 2023, Faye addressed her future in the series, stating that shed be open to returning to the franchise when the show returns for season 2. Unfortunately, Bravo decided not to greenlight Below Deck Adventure season 2 and later asked Captain Kerry Titheradge to handle their main series.

If the network wanted Faye back, they wouldve called her for another spin-off months ago. However, her absence proves that shed likely never be back on the series again. Plus, Faye recently welcomed a baby, so the new mom is probably done with her days as a Chief Stew.

Kate had an amazing run on Below Deck. She was Chief Stew for six seasons and set the bar high with her performance. Over the last few years, Kate has distanced herself from the series but still stayed in touch with her crew members.

She became a mother and focused on her other business ventures.

In August 2023, Bravo TV reported if Kate would ever return to Below Deck. She jokingly said, If thats the uniform, I would, stating that if Below Deck allows her to sport the uniform from Project Runway, shed consider returning.

Even though Hannah was a consistent Chief Stew during her five seasons on Below Deck Mediterranean, shed never return to the series. She couldnt return to the spin-off because the last time she was on the show, Captain Sandy fired her for having valium on the yacht. Besides, Hannah has admitted that shed only return to the series if Captain Lee or Captain Jason Chambers from Below Deck Down Under asked her to help them out. Her chances of returning are slim since Captain Lee has retired from Below Deck.

Below Deck season 11 airs Mondays at 9 p.m. on Bravo.

Sources: Monsters And Critics, Cheatsheet, Heather Chase/Instagram, Monsters And Critics, Bravo TV

Below Deck is a popular reality TV franchise that focuses on a group of crew members as they work on luxurious yachts and cater to their client's needs. After the original series proved to be a success, Bravo developed a handful of spinoff shows including Below Deck Selling Yacht, Below Deck Adventure, Below Deck Down Under, and Below Deck Mediterranean.

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